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Direct:
(626) 584-3436(626) 584-3436
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(626) 405-9359(626) 405-9359
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Our Mission Statement
We are committed to building long term trusted relationships by providing tailored advice and dedicated personal service, to allow our clients to achieve their life goals and protect their family’s financial well-being.
Our Story and Services
We believe success in achieving important financial goals starts with a comprehensive wealth strategy. We will help you define what is most important to you and then formulate the strategies that are appropriate for your needs, whether you are accumulating wealth or investing for income, solidifying your retirement plan or devising a distribution approach that helps meet your lifestyle and legacy goals.
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- Financial PlanningFootnote2
- Retirement PlanningFootnote3
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote4
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote5
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote6
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote7
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote8
- Life InsuranceFootnote9
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote10
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote11
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Location
55 South Lake Ave
Ste 700
Pasadena, CA 91101
US
Direct:
(626) 584-3436(626) 584-3436
Toll-Free:
(800) 488-1240(800) 488-1240
Fax:
(626) 478-1493(626) 478-1493
Meet The Volpei Zimmerman Group
About Brian Volpei
Brian began his career in the financial services industry in 2011, joining Morgan Stanley in 2014. As a trusted advisor, Brian overseas all aspects of client relationships and is responsible for building and implementing customized investment portfolios based on their unique financial goals outlined in their financial plan.
Brian is passionate about educating and coaching his clients through the complexities of financial markets. He utilizes his extensive experience as a Certified Financial Planner to bring his clients through a comprehensive financial planning process allowing him to gain a better understanding of their goals and helping bring to focus what matters most to them.
In 2022, Brian achieved the prestigious Family Wealth Director Designation, earned by fewer than 4% of all Morgan Stanley Advisors. This designation provides him with knowledge and experience in a range of wealth management strategies and solutions, including estate planning, philanthropy planning, control and restricted securities, hedging and monetization, and business succession planning.
Brian grew up in Burbank, California, and earned his B.S. degree in Finance from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, where he was also a member of the Division I Men's Hockey Team. Brian is an active member of the Burbank Rotary Club and sits on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater East Valley. He resides in Burbank with his wife Kylie and son Parker, and enjoys playing golf and giving back to the community in his free time.
2022 & 2023 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State List.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2022 and August 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21–3/31/23.
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Brian is passionate about educating and coaching his clients through the complexities of financial markets. He utilizes his extensive experience as a Certified Financial Planner to bring his clients through a comprehensive financial planning process allowing him to gain a better understanding of their goals and helping bring to focus what matters most to them.
In 2022, Brian achieved the prestigious Family Wealth Director Designation, earned by fewer than 4% of all Morgan Stanley Advisors. This designation provides him with knowledge and experience in a range of wealth management strategies and solutions, including estate planning, philanthropy planning, control and restricted securities, hedging and monetization, and business succession planning.
Brian grew up in Burbank, California, and earned his B.S. degree in Finance from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, where he was also a member of the Division I Men's Hockey Team. Brian is an active member of the Burbank Rotary Club and sits on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater East Valley. He resides in Burbank with his wife Kylie and son Parker, and enjoys playing golf and giving back to the community in his free time.
2022 & 2023 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State List.
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2022 and August 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/21–3/31/23.
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Securities Agent: MA, VA, WA, SC, MD, AZ, NY, MI, HI, CO, AL, NJ, CA, TN, OR, VT, MT, UT, KY, GA, TX, SD, OH, CT, NV, NC, MO, MN, FL, WI, PA, ME, IL, ID, DC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 986398
CA Insurance License #: 0I10581
NMLS#: 986398
CA Insurance License #: 0I10581
About Brandi Young Zimmerman
With a strong family legacy in the financial services industry, Brandi joined Morgan Stanley in 2017, bringing with her eight years of financial services with a focus in Employee Benefits. This invaluable background serves as the foundation for Brandi's mission statement - assisting clients accomplish total wellness.
Brandi is passionate about empowering her clients by helping them understand and reach their financial goals. By collaborating with tax and estate planning experts, she provides comprehensive strategies to her clients to efficiently realize their long-term aspirations. Her commitment to understanding her clients on a deeper level translates into their financial portfolios and client communications, ensuring a sense of trust and alignment.
Brandi's educational background includes a degree in Communications with a Business minor from Loyola Marymount University, where she also played for their Division I Women's Soccer team. Brandi obtained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in 2019 and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation in 2022 in her pursuit of professional growth.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Brandi actively engages in community involvement, having served on the Board of Managers for the Pasadena-Sierra Madre YMCA. She is married to Anders, an elementary school teacher for the Glendale Unified School District, and together they have a son named Takeo and a daughter named Sloan.
Brandi is passionate about empowering her clients by helping them understand and reach their financial goals. By collaborating with tax and estate planning experts, she provides comprehensive strategies to her clients to efficiently realize their long-term aspirations. Her commitment to understanding her clients on a deeper level translates into their financial portfolios and client communications, ensuring a sense of trust and alignment.
Brandi's educational background includes a degree in Communications with a Business minor from Loyola Marymount University, where she also played for their Division I Women's Soccer team. Brandi obtained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in 2019 and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation in 2022 in her pursuit of professional growth.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Brandi actively engages in community involvement, having served on the Board of Managers for the Pasadena-Sierra Madre YMCA. She is married to Anders, an elementary school teacher for the Glendale Unified School District, and together they have a son named Takeo and a daughter named Sloan.
Securities Agent: TX, SC, NY, KY, ID, CA, WA, MD, UT, OH, DC, TN, SD, GA, AZ, IL, HI, OR, NC, MO, NV, NJ, MI, FL, CT, VT, MT, WI, VA, PA, MN, ME, MA, CO, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1706401
CA Insurance License #: 0G63635
NMLS#: 1706401
CA Insurance License #: 0G63635
About Rashaan Coleman
As a dedicated Financial Advisor, Rashaan works with high-net-worth families to design and implement strategies aimed at preserving net worth, enhancing income, and setting long-term investment goals. Rashaan joined the Huffman Volpei Zimmerman Group in 2022 to better serve his clients with the broad capabilities and resources of a top Morgan Stanley team. Rashaan creates custom financial plans for the team’s clients to address complex needs and help them pursue their goals. Rashaan also helps the team with investment manager research/selection, portfolio construction, and asset allocation. Additionally, clients leverage Rashaan’s expertise to specifically assist with concentrated positions, charitable giving strategies, multigenerational planning, tailored lending, and cash management. Rashaan has experience providing wealth management solutions to family enterprise owners, founders, executives, physicians, fund principals, artists, and athletes.
Rashaan grew up in Lafayette Indiana and later moved to Portage Indiana before attending Austin Peay State University. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree focused in Finance, while also starting four years for the university’s football program. Currently, Rashaan is a member of the Los Angeles Council of Charitable Gift Planners. He lives in Valencia with his wife Ilyana, where they enjoy going to their local yoga studio and spending time with friends and family.
Rashaan grew up in Lafayette Indiana and later moved to Portage Indiana before attending Austin Peay State University. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree focused in Finance, while also starting four years for the university’s football program. Currently, Rashaan is a member of the Los Angeles Council of Charitable Gift Planners. He lives in Valencia with his wife Ilyana, where they enjoy going to their local yoga studio and spending time with friends and family.
Securities Agent: SD, OR, NY, VT, TN, PA, ME, ID, CT, CA, WA, HI, CO, AL, TX, NV, MO, MN, KY, AZ, SC, OH, NJ, MI, IL, NC, MA, FL, MT, WI, VA, UT, MD, GA, DC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2429587
NMLS#: 2429587
About Ethan Kim
Ethan started his career in the financial services industry during his time at UCLA. During his sophomore year of college, Ethan interned for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. He graduated with a B.A in Political Science and was a part of MSHIP, which counsels students from underprivileged communities.
Ethan is a proud Korean American who lived in Korea for 3 years and is fluent in Korean. Ethan is fully licensed holding the SIE, S7TO, and S66. Ethan finds joy in helping others by educating and counseling clients with their financial goals and is a proud member of the Volpei Zimmerman Group. He excels with tending to clients’ needs and values all the relationships he holds. Being young in the industry, Ethan is eager to learn from the team and buy into the structure and methods the team has in place.
Ethan grew up in La Canada, CA and out of the office he is a scratch golfer. He was a D1 recruit and tries to play as much golf as he can. Ethan is a cancer survivor and takes pride in running in the Relay for Life run each year to support the American Cancer Foundation. Ethan is a part of the Asian Business Association, and Bruin Alumni Organizations.
Ethan is a proud Korean American who lived in Korea for 3 years and is fluent in Korean. Ethan is fully licensed holding the SIE, S7TO, and S66. Ethan finds joy in helping others by educating and counseling clients with their financial goals and is a proud member of the Volpei Zimmerman Group. He excels with tending to clients’ needs and values all the relationships he holds. Being young in the industry, Ethan is eager to learn from the team and buy into the structure and methods the team has in place.
Ethan grew up in La Canada, CA and out of the office he is a scratch golfer. He was a D1 recruit and tries to play as much golf as he can. Ethan is a cancer survivor and takes pride in running in the Relay for Life run each year to support the American Cancer Foundation. Ethan is a part of the Asian Business Association, and Bruin Alumni Organizations.
About Victoria Valle
As a Wealth Management Associate, Vikki is responsible for the day-to-day interactions with clients, administration of client accounts and the overall operations of the team.
After entering the financial services industry straight out of high school, Vikki now has over 30 years of experience servicing clients. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 and started with the Cox Huffman Volpei Group early in 2017.
Vikki has been happily married to her High School sweetheart for 26 years and has 3 children in college. Her hobbies include book club, cooking, and of course spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys volunteering for the Epilepsy Foundation and the American Red Cross.
Vikki has her Series 7, 63, and 66 licenses and is a notary public.
After entering the financial services industry straight out of high school, Vikki now has over 30 years of experience servicing clients. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 and started with the Cox Huffman Volpei Group early in 2017.
Vikki has been happily married to her High School sweetheart for 26 years and has 3 children in college. Her hobbies include book club, cooking, and of course spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys volunteering for the Epilepsy Foundation and the American Red Cross.
Vikki has her Series 7, 63, and 66 licenses and is a notary public.
About Briana Limeta
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Briana worked in the non-profit sector, for a community foundation assisting clients with their philanthropic needs. Through that experience, Briana developed her passion for helping others and wanted to expand her avenues of client outreach, which is why she joined our team in 2022. She has proven to be a dedicated Client Service Associate who enjoys finding answers to questions and solutions to issues. In our dynamic industry, Briana has a unique gift of embodying a calm composure while tackling tasks with urgency. In her free time, Briana enjoys exploring nature and trying new food with her husband, Osmin.

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Peter is a graduate of Columbia University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Comparative Literature. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California. He lives in Glendale, California with his family. Outside of the office, Peter enjoys, hiking, playing bass guitar and reading.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Peter began his career in financial services in 1984, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Private Banking Specialist at U.S. Bank.
Peter is a graduate of Columbia University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Comparative Literature. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California. He lives in Glendale, California with his family. Outside of the office, Peter enjoys, hiking, playing bass guitar and reading.
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8Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
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1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
3When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
8Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
10Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
11Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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